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Mr. Bing tells me he can manage his medications and as I look around I notice that the medications are scattered across the kitchen table with some in bottles and others in dosettes. I…
Ask Mr. Bing to specify which medications he takes and when during the day, evening, and night. Call the pharmacy to verify the medications for Mr. Bing after asking for his permission.
I’m not sure if Mr. Bing is able to give the accurate information, so I…
I look around in the kitchen for clues of medication adherence. Phone a family member or caregiver to confirm what medications Mr. Bing is taking.
I am not sure if Mr. Bing is taking his medications correctly, so I...
Use the Med Reconciliation form and Best Possible Med History (BPMH) guidelines to ask him about his medications. Complete the Medication Reconciliation process and talk with the GP to determine the correct prescription.
Evidence of medication adherence includes: looking to see if bubble packed medication is on schedule or written notes with dates and times. It is important to complete the Medication Reconciliation process and verify with the most responsible provider (MD/NP).
Some informal caregivers may have a great deal of involvement in medication management while others will leave it up to the client. It is important to complete the Medication Reconciliation process and verify with the most responsible provider (MD/NP).
The nurse should always assess if a client is taking the medications as prescribed. It is important to complete the Medication Reconciliation process and verify with the most responsible provider (MD/NP).
Congratulations, this is the best alternative. It is important to do BPMH and use the Medication Reconciliation form before the final piece in the Medication Reconciliation process which is to verify with the most responsible provider (MD/NP) what the client has been taking.